Giants re-sign defensive tackle Rocky Bernard

Ed Murray/The Star-LedgerThe Giants have re-signed defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (95), who was waived last week upon failing to reach an agreement on a contract restructure with the team.

The Giants have come to an agreement on a contract restructuring with Rocky Bernard.

The hard way.

Six days after cutting the veteran defensive tackle upon failing to reach an agreement on a pay cut, the team brought Bernard back. Terms of the deal are not yet available, but it's very likely a lower base salary than the $2.95 million he was owed.

The team waived undrafted rookie defensive tackle Martin Parker, who was having his lower leg wrapped at the end of Monday's practice.

Bernard, 32, was originally signed as a free agent in 2009 after spending the first seven seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. He had only 40 tackles and three sacks combined the past two years, though he played through a significant shoulder injury in '09.

Former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Gabe Watson was signed earlier this week, meaning the Giants now have a few more veteran options than they did when Bernard was cut last week.